Estuaries & tidal rivers
Preston Marina
Preston, Lancashire · River Ribble
£2,400 a year for a 10m yacht
Pontoon berths near Preston
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
3 sites · typical £2,100 a year for a 10m boat (£1,800–£2,400 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 1 on a canal and 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £1,800 a year (Douglas Boatyard) to £2,400 a year (Preston Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,100 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 12.2m (40ft) at Preston Marina.
- Of the 3, 1 has electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- Closest to Preston: Preston Marina, 3km west of the centre. 1 of the 3 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Douglas Boatyard
Hesketh Bank, Lancashire · River Douglas
£1,800 a year for a 10m yacht
Canals
Fettlers Wharf Marina
Ormskirk, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Marina | 3km west | £2,400 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Douglas Boatyard | 11km south-west | £1,800 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Not reported |
| Fettlers Wharf Marina | 15.6km south-west | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much does a mooring for a 10m boat cost near Preston?
Across the 2 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £1,800 a year at Douglas Boatyard to £2,400 a year at Preston Marina. The middle figure is £2,100 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Preston?
For a 10m boat, Douglas Boatyard is cheapest at £1,800 a year in Hesketh Bank.
Which pontoon berths near Preston have space now?
None of the 3 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Preston?
Preston Marina, 3km west of the centre of Preston, on the River Ribble.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 1 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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